How long is recovery time for dental implants?

The stitches used in the dental implant process typically dissolve or get removed after 10 days. Dental implants often require patients to eat soft foods for 10 to 14 days following the procedure, according to Mayo Clinic.

The single or multiple-stage implant process may take anywhere from three to nine months to complete, and may involve significant healing time between stages, according to Mayo Clinic. Recovery after more intensive surgical bone grafting procedures -sometimes performed before implants are placed- can take several months. Swelling, bruising, pain and minor bleeding are among the common post-operative ailments experienced by patients undergoing the outpatient procedure.